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How to Shingle a Gambrel Roof
It is possible to shingle over a gambrel roof to add security from the elements or additional d...
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How to Repair a Leaky Porch Roof
A leaky porch roof is caused by numerous reasons, but it is most likely due to damaged roof fla...
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How to Make Your Own Garage Door Screen
Making your own garage door screen is an easier project than you think....
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7 Tips for Moving Metal Carports
Metal carports are used when you don't have a garage, but you want to cover your vehicle....
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How to Attach a Ledger Board to a Stucco Wall
When constructing a new deck, it is almost always necessary to attach a ledger board to the hou...
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Patching outside Foundation Cracks
Foundation cracks can't be ignored, as structural damage to the home can result if the cracks s...
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Applying Artificial Stone Veneer Over Stucco
Covering your stucco with stone veneer is a great DIY project you can do yourself....
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How to Remove Concrete Acid Stain
Acid-stained concrete floors are usually a popular choice for the driveway or the patio....
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How to Build Boxed Deck Steps
Decks are a relatively inexpensive way of extending houses and access to their entrance is usua...
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What is a Ledger Board?
Ledger board is a structural member that is mounted to a vertical frame and attach the deck to...
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How to Repair Concrete Block Wall Mortar
Repairing concrete block wall mortar joints requires little time and few tools giving opportuni...
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How to Install a Concrete Driveway Apron
A concrete apron is the widened area that connects the concrete driveway to the street....
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How to Install Rubber Stair Treads
Rubber stair treads can prevent many accidents. It's all too easy to slip on the stairs and fal...
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How to Make Oak Stair Treads
When you must replace oak stair treads you have two options available to you....
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Painting a Concrete Walkway
Painted concrete adds curb appeal....
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How to Rivet Gutters
Precision is key to a long-lasting result when using rivets to fasten your rain gutters...
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How to Wire an Electric Garage Door Opener
While installing an electric garage door opener is a fairly easy task, it does require a little...
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Roof Lichen Cleaning and Prevention Methods
Roof lichen, or more regularly recognized roof moss or algae, is a very common sight on many sh...
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A Most Effective Roof Shingle Cleaner
A good roof shingle cleaner can save you thousands of dollars in unwarranted replacement costs....
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Making Your Deck Stairs Non-Slip
Deck stairs can become slick in inclement weather. Even in dry conditions wooden deck stairs ca...
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How to Cut Vinyl Gutter With Household Items
Installing a vinyl gutter is becoming more popular than its metal counterpart....
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Replaster Your Pool in 11 Steps
Replastering a pool is a time-intensive job....
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When And How To Use Anchor Bolt Epoxy
If you want to be certain that an object is hung safely, use anchor bolt epoxy. No one wants to...
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Plastic Anchors vs Metal Anchors
Plastic anchors should be an essential addition to your home improvement toolbox....
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How to Remove Stains in a Gunite Swimming Pool
Stains in your gunite swimming pool arise from 2 main causes: calcium deposits and rust....
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Cleaning a Gunite Swimming Pool
A gunite swimming pool differs from conventional swimming pools in terms of the basic material...
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How to Build an In-ground Spa
Construct your own in-ground spa with the right materials and this step-by-step procedure....
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Concrete Coring Basics Explained
Concrete coring is the process of drilling or cutting through concrete floors, walls and ceilin...
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How Cost-Effective Is Mudjacking?
Mudjacking is what you call placing a mixture of cement, dirt, and water under a slab of concre...
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Multiple Methods of Refacing a Brick Surface
Why replace your brick surfaces when they can be resurfaced?...
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Selecting and Using Concrete Lag Bolts
Concrete lag bolts are fasteners with a coarse thread that is typically used to fasten wood to...
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3 Types of Soffits and Fascia Explained
Soffits and fascia are available in an assortment of materials, each with advantages and disadv...
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How to Clean Vinyl Soffit
Nobody wants a home with a dirty exterior, and vinyl can retain dirt if it is ignored long enou...
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How to Resurface an Asphalt Driveway
You should resurface an asphalt driveway every couple of years....
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How to Make a Pillar for Your Driveway
A pillar for your driveway can provide you with a nice entrance feature to your estate....
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How to Recolor A Faded Stamped Concrete Patio
Revive the look of your stamped concrete patio by recoloring the old surface....
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Stucco Application Over Wood
Stucco looks terrible if the application is not done correctly. This article will keep you from...
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How to Stain a Concrete Driveway
Out with the old and in with the new is easy when you turn your ordinary concrete driveway into...
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How to Insulate a Wooden Garage Door
Insulating a wooden garage door keeps cold out and heat in during the winter and heat out and t...
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How to Maintain Belt Drive Garage Door Openers
The belt-driven garage door openers are a little on the expensive side amongst the different ty...
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Drainage Solution: How to Re-Grade, Part 1
A good solution to a drainage problem can almost always be found in altering the slope of your...
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Troubleshooting a Garage Door Opener Remote Control
Believe it or not, technologies like garage door opener remote controls are supposed to make ou...
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How to Repair a Garage Door Opener Keypad
Garage door electronic keypads are very convenient and useful, except when they stop working....
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How to Install a Garage Door Opener Wall Button
If it is your first time installing or replacing a garage door opener wall button, don't sweat...
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How to Build a Flat Garage Roof
A flat garage roof is far easier to build than one with a pitch so it is a good project for a D...
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Salt Water Pool Maintenance: How to Balance Alkalinity
The proper water chemistry is critical to your pool....
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How to Install a Garage Door Opener Battery Backup
Installing a garage door opener battery backup is an excellent way to defend against power outa...
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Effective Vinyl Protection for Exterior Siding
A good vinyl protectant is necessary for being able to keep your vinyl siding look new for many...
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Dos and Don'ts of Concrete Anchor Epoxy
Concrete anchor epoxy effectively secures concrete anchors and other such concrete fasteners in...
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Drilling, Nailing, Screwing: Can They Cause Cracks in Concrete?
Drilling, nailing and screwing can all cause concrete cracks if they are not done properly....
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